CLIMATE OF INDIA
GENERAL FEATURES OF INDIAN CLIMATE
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Question
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The world’s highest rainfall occurs in Mawsynram.
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The world’s highest rainfall occurs in forests
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The world’s highest rainfall occurs in Himalayan region.
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The world’s highest rainfall occurs in west medinipur.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mawsynram has a recorded rainfall of 11872 mm during the period of extreme monsoon season in India. This is the correct option because Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -On taking the average annual rainfall, Mawsynram situated in the state of Meghalaya, India is considered as the wettest place, with approximately 11, 873 mm (467 in) of rain per annum.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. It is located in Meghalaya. It receives the majority of its rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of the Indian monsoon. The Bay of Bengal branch carries more moisture to the northeastern states causing heavy rainfall there.